Boycott USA! Trump tariffs prompt backlash against US goods DW 03/12/2025
Briefly

Scandinavian countries and Canada are witnessing a rise in consumer boycotts against US goods as backlash against President Trump's tariffs. Notably, a Swedish Facebook group with nearly 80,000 members promotes the boycott to defend democracy and self-determination. Despite limited data on the tangible impact of these campaigns, US brands like Tesla are seeing significant drops in sales in Europe, suggesting the boycotts may be effective. Canadian consumers also show strong resistance against American products, fueled by ongoing tariff disputes.
A group called 'Bojkotta varor fran USA' in Sweden is mobilizing public sentiment against American goods, citing a need to protect democracy and self-determination.
Boycotts against US products are gaining traction in Scandinavian countries and Canada, highlighting a backlash to tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Tesla's sales in Europe have significantly declined, reflecting a possible impact of the growing sentiments against US products and their association with Trump.
With over 80,000 members, the Swedish Facebook group aims to utilize boycotting as a tool to apply pressure on the Trump administration.
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